Farther is a rapidly growing RIA that combines expert advisors with cutting-edge technology - delivering a comprehensive, tailored wealth management experience.
Farther’s founders are leaders and innovators from the private wealth industry who possess a unique blend of traditional wealth management, fintech, and technology production expertise. We’re backed by top-tier venture capital firms, fintech investors, and industry leaders.
Joining Farther means joining a collaborative team of entrepreneurs who are passionate about helping their clients and our teammates achieve more. If you’re the type who breaks through walls to get things done the right way, we want to build the future of wealth management with you.
The Role
As a key member of our growing Finance team, the Junior Accountant & Commissions Ops will oversee our accounts payable and commissions operations, and also participate in month end close. With a focus on calculating, and reconciling commission payments,as well as processing vendor invoices and employee reimbursements, as well as taking part in closing our books this role ensures seamless payable operations while driving process improvements and system optimizations. You'll combine strategic financial oversight with hands-on execution, focusing on streamlining vendor relationships, optimizing expense management, and ensuring precise compensation administration. You'll play a crucial role in scaling our financial operations while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and compliance.
Your Impact
- Managing monthly commission distributions while ensuring 100% accuracy and compliance
- Manage the complete commission lifecycle for advisors, including calculations, validations, and distributions
- Partner with HR teams to validate commission structures and performance data, ensuring alignment with company goals
- Manage the procure to pay process and systems, including new purchase requests, documenting vendor agreements and scheduling agreement renewals notifications
- Direct employee reimbursement programs and expense management
- Create month-end and year-end payroll reconciliations and reporting
- Develop and maintain payroll analytics and reporting for key stakeholders
- Assist in monthly, quarterly and Annually close processes.
- Prepare bank, credit card, and account reconciliations.
- Maintain organized records of financial documents and audit support.
The Ideal Match
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
- 4+ years of progressive experience in Payables management, with demonstrated expertise in complex commission structures and month end close.
- Advanced Excel modeling
- Demonstrated ability to lead process transformation initiatives and drive system modernization
- Outstanding analytical capabilities with a data-driven approach to problem-solving
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills with ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Bonus Points
- Experience scaling Payable operations in high-growth fintech environments
- Deep knowledge of RIA compensation models and regulatory requirements
- Track record of building commission systems for financial services organizations
- Experience with SOX compliance and internal controls
- CPA and experience working for one of the big 4 firms
Why Join Us
- Competitive comp package that rewards impact
- Work alongside some of the brightest minds in fintech
- Ground-floor opportunity at a fast-scaling startup
- Chart your own growth path as we expand
- Full health benefits + 401(k) matching & Roth IRA options
- Unlimited PTO
Ready to disrupt wealth management? Let's talk!
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What We Do
Farther is the intelligent wealth management firm that's redefining the industry by combining proprietary technology with expert financial advisor guidance. We're building a generational financial institution that empowers advisors to focus on what matters most - they're clients and growing their business - while our all-in-one platform handles the back-office complexity.
Our comprehensive wealth management platform offers clients a unified view of their entire financial lives through a single login, while advisors gain access to advanced tools for building personalized, tax-optimized portfolios. We provide access to extensive public strategies and alternative investments, plus our own Farther Asset Management products alongside offerings from BlackRock, Vanguard, and Fidelity.
Named the #1 fastest-growing financial services firm in America by Inc. Magazine with 11,968% revenue growth over three years, we've achieved over $13 billion in recruited assets and are backed by $118M in funding, including a Series C led by CapitalG (Google's growth fund). With 400+ employees across offices in New York, Dallas, and San Francisco, we're scaling rapidly while maintaining our commitment to innovation and excellence.
Why Work With Us
We're building a generational financial institution and a mission-driven team through our CARE values: Communication, Action, Respect, and Excellence. Named to Inc. Best Workplaces two years running, we offer comprehensive benefits like $0 health coverage, immediate 3% 401(k), unlimited PTO, and quarterly recognition programs.
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